Out looking for crocodilios and battling with taking apart my Windpilot Pacific - UNTIE THE LINES
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- ⇩ Watch the full movie ⇩
Download the full movie length documentary UNTIE THE LINES at www.UntieTheLin...
⇩ Want to support these videos ⇩
► PATREON / whitespotpirates
► PAY PAL www.paypal.me/...
⇩ Binge watch from the beginning ⇩
► Season 1 • Watch from the beginni...
► Season 2 • Season 2: Learning to ...
► Season 3 • Season 3: Getting read...
► Season 4 • Season 4: sinking boat...
⇩ More about Nike & Karl’s journey ⇩
► INSTAGRAM / whitespotpirates
► FACEBOOK / whitespotpirates
► MY BOAT KARL whitespotpirate...
⇩ More about our ocean plastic recycling project IN MOCEAN ⇩
► INSTAGRAM / inmoceanorg
► FACEBOOK / inmoceanorg
► BLOG www.in-mocean.org
Thank you to everybody who has supported the creation of these video and has shared this journey with my sailboat Karl with me so far. It would not have been the same without you.
This episode was filmed in 10 / 2020.
-
Welcome to Untie The Lines! my name is Nike, I bought an aluminum 37 foot sailboat in Panama in 2013 that I named KARL. I spent a good year refitting it, mostly by myself and with the help of awesome friends, and then (mostly) solo sailed my sailboat around the western Caribbean.
In 2016, I crossed the Panama Canal, had a major engine break down, a near sinking experience and a serious foot injury which got me stuck along the Pacific coast of Central and South America.
In this Episode, Maria and I go on a hunt to chase some crocodiles in the mangroves. Also, it’s Time for some TLC on my windpilot Pacific windvane that is long overdue. It was quite the battle to take that lady apart.
Enjoy and Ahoy,
Nike & Karl
Croc hunting to boat repairs, a gorgeous lady with many talents. Glad to see you are well.
It is amazing to watch you both : Maria and Nike .... I am happy that you meet each other again after your decisions.
Maria's smile just made my day. Thanks, ladies.
You are one determined person. Most people, and I say men, would have either quick trying to take apart their windvane or they would have taken a big hammer and busted it. My hat goes off to you. Watching you and Maria look for crocs was hilarious. Such a joy. Keep the videos coming and keep smiling and sail on.
FYI - Crocs can propel themselves out of the water to dine on animals on low branches. Thanks for the bird pics and boat maintenance lesson. Always fun to watch, thank you.
At least yours is in better condition than my 40 year old Hydrovane from a scrap yard was! 😋 For Hydrovane they recommend not using any lubricant during maintenance, even WD40 will form a grease layer over time, trapping dirt and causing corrosion and wear. It's better just to clean with anti-corrosive cleaner. I make my own with water, dish soap and baking soda.
That was the word for my old aries too.... manufacturer recommendations were just add water lol. Now mine has taken up a half of a cockpit thwart for way to long after being told by the only dude on the planet who has parts for aries that he couldn't care less to help me. Apparently the elitist racer dudes are following the aries revival in their pursuit to outbest sir Robin's record....
Well done with Windpilot. I went through same process as you did. Peter from Windpilot is a very helpful guy who responds to emailed questions promptly.
Yes, he is super helpful and offers great support
I've seen you talk about plastics in your past videos and this one also, but when I saw the crocodile I remembered a documentary about a croc in the Palu river in Indonesia, with a tire around its neck. Several have attempted to capture and free it, including the popular biologist Forrest Galante, but the COVID epidemic prevented him from finishing the mission. I hate seeing the effects of plastics on the biosphere but it should be in our conscience. Crocodiles are predators but they serve a purpose and shouldn't be stricken with waste. Great video!
Thanks for posting. Nice to see you and Maria, and VERY nice to watch your successful disassembly of the wind vane.
another great video. and a great instructional for other sailors.. thanks captain. g
you can work in any machine shop anytime..when your done sailing...
I know you are a fan of WD-40, but if you ever see CorrisionX in your travels you may want to give it a try, and watch corrosion melt away in seconds. Corrision X especially the HD is commonly used on aircraft is is excellent for aluminum. I use it as my primary penetrating oil and corrosion prevention in aircraft, autos, buses and of course boats. I am not promoting the product or company, just a life long mechanic that has used most products on the market and my first grab off the shelf is Corrosion X.
Finally a video ,great job on the wind vane have to say I never knew that maintance had to be done to a windvane again proving you can certainly teach a old guy new tricks ,,good to see the 2 most gorgeous women on utube again ,,cheers girl
Brave lady ....goes without saying !
Is the word, determination? You are a wonder Nike!
Use White Grease on this parts bevore assembling again. Use Wax Spray on parts that you can't paint and that shouldn't move except for those that get hot such as exhaust parts. Check the bolts after a few hours of use. The problem with the last screw can often be solved by not removing the screws that have already been loosened and even tightening them again until the last screw has also loosened. Otherwise it has to bear the load of the other screws and of course it is even more difficult to open. Happy New Year and stay away from crocodiles instead learn from Crocodile Dundee about their death roll!
Nike, one way to loosen steel parts in aluminum is to heat the aluminum with a propane torch, works wonders on outboard motors.
A tip for you when you say the last bolt always sticks yes it does. Sometimes because it is the stubborn one and you take out the easier ones first and sometimes shit happens pardon my language. However a lot of the time it is because it is the last bolt you have released the other ones hence there is more pressure on that last bolt as the assembly has had tension released at other points. This makes breaking it free of corrosion etc more difficult. However next time you find yourself in that situation put back the other bolts tightly and start with that one.
And when you've lost something, you always find it in the last place you look :)
Right on........
You should invest in a can of Corrosionx -"Corrosion and Rust Inhibitor" , it works and prevents rust and still lubricates.
Nike and surf music...deliriously appropriate.
I can guarantee you, a croc can overturn a dingy, it can swim faster than you in water, and it can run faster than you on land
the smart thing is to leave them alone
You are absolutely right. I've seen a big croc turning around 180 degrees in less than half a second.
I always figured that croc hunting was a pretty even sport - you hunt the crocs while the crocs hunt you at the same time. Good to see you back Nile; Happy new year to you and Karl
ooopppssie, a big apology there, Nike. I so hate mis-typing names. Maybe my poor fingers are still recovering for my solo crossing of Biscay, about 10 days ago.
4D-40 good old American machinist to every homeowners, or sailors friend. A new can will be placed in safe holding, and glanced at admiringly from time to time.
Great job on dismantling the windvane. When you reassemble it it would be a great idea to use anti seize paste on the moving parts. I see in a separate comment that some one suggested grease. Anti seize is a better option as it is a grease but has anti seize properties which will reduce the corrosion which causes the parts to seize up in the first place. Companies like `Loctite` make good quality anti seize but any reputable brand would be fine ...Keep up the good work, love seeing what you are doing...
great video as usual 2.47 funny maria , the music you had was really nice too , when stripping the wind vane you could use emery cloth if you have any to clean away the corrosion , and re assemble with graphite grease or anti seize compound both of these should be easy to get if not use plenty of normal grease to protect moving parts , looks like you have everything under control take it easy
Maria is one of the most beautiful sailors .
Her hotness is undeniable.
@@fishin4bogey I'd say one of the best on the youtube scene.
Plus she has the most beautiful smile
Agree with the suggestion for Corrision X. WD40 is a protection from water but really not a good penetrate for seized items. Another good penetrate is Marvelous Mystery oil.
I have never seen a hammer used that way. That is a new one. I love it...Keep the boat maintenance videos coming, as well as the croc hunting! :)
Vinegar is pretty magical. So is 1 part acetone and 1 part ATF (automatic transmission fluid) it works way better than any of those spray lubes like wd40. Even straight ATF is better than wd40. ATF has a clearer in it designed to remove corrosion and muck.
Job well done Nike!! Loved the thorough dismantle and German attention to detail. As well as the numerous wardrobe changes. Cheers.
😂 I was wondering if someone would comment on the change of clothes 😂 I worked on it over various days but in the video it does look like I changed my wardrobe various times within one day 😂 such a fashionista 🙈
I would seriously think about drilling a small hole into the swivel so you could use a grease gun with marine grease and keep it lubed. Do a quick google search for "needle grease tip and look at the images. You don't even need to put a grease zerk on if you don't want to but installing grease zerks is not that difficult. A shot of grease on a monthly basis will keep that working free. Additionally you might consider buying a dead blow hammer for hitting those soft aluminum parts. The dead blow hammer won't dent the parts but yet packs a wallop.
This came up in my recommended viewing just now and I recall recently advising that you do not freedive with a snorkel in your mouth ... now I see this, so let me PLEASE put into perspective what you guys just did ...
Once upon a time, in an estuary/mangrove/rainforest/muddy bank far far away ...
my man and his four SF soldier friends were minding their own business, patrolling along silently and slowly as usual, when a salty (salt water crocodile, for those that don't speak australian) reared up onto its hind legs, around 10 metres from them and ran at them with incredible speed.
Ever see a gecko lizard run?
Because they told me it was exactly like that; like a mini T-Rex coming at them with the speed of a train !!
It took five of Australia's finest, simultaneously emptying their mags into the animal, to drop it just in front of them.
Now these men would slap sharks out of their way when they were in the water and think nothing of it, but none of them ever went looking for a salty, unarmed and in a dinghy that a croc would destroy in a heartbeat.
The thing about salty's, that every aussie kid learns whilst being breast fed, is that once they taste human, they stay!
Then they venture further and take more risks in search of it.
Imagine if you had not been lucky, imagine other yotties subsequently anchoring and visiting each other in their dinghies after that salty had gotten a taste of you ...
The struggle was Real! The power of a long bath ..... 🤣👍🏼🎉💯
Excellent video! You are becoming a mechanical master! That self steering is going to work soooo much better! During the last few months while idling along thru this pandemic I have gone back and watched all your videos since the beginning. You have come far Nike! Love every one of them! Thanks for taking me at least along for the ride!👍👏😄⛵🌏
Me again; watch 'Free Range Sailing, cyclone season, ep22 09:45 min, you will see 'Karl's' brother in a bay. In a bit of a state but so few of Karl around it was funny to see. I thought it may be you but you still have the Pacific to cross. looking forward to it. Paul x
I'm surprised there are no Zerk (grease) fittings on those swivels- then you could pump in grease with a grease gun and keep them lubed without disassembling them. Can't wait to see how it all turns out :-)
Never use grease or oil in winvanes!
@@klausmenzel9449 why not?. I have never used a windvane . Not looking to argue, just to learn.
@@karlhering594 Hi, I have a windpilot pacific and it's really a good gear. On my atlantic round solo sailing I used it more than 90% of the time under sail. Grease or even oil will bond salt and dirt and grind the alloy.
@@klausmenzel9449 Well I guess that would explain why the manufacturer didn't put one there. :-) Thanks for your answer.
Great video! I bought a used Windpilot Pacific which I plan on installing on my boat next month. This was both informative and inspiring.
Highly recommend using a heat gun or propane torch to heat the aluminum before wacking it or even just tapping the aluminum around the stainless bolt after heating and watch the bolt magically exit. Refrain from hitting the bolts as they may break or mushroom and then require drilling out.
I've found Deep Creep to be my latest favorite all purpose lubricant in the case of seized and corroded parts.... it smells good and is a Sea Foam Product.
Good determination. It's always nice to see how you work your way through problems. Love your videos. Thank you.
Great to see you're back and have conquered the wind vane disassembly.
Great job and nice to see, that the beer supply still works!
:-D
Have fun&thx for the vid!
;-)
Thanks for sharing Nike, I bet that wind vane is working like clockwork now. Thanks for sharing
🙈 I still did not put it back together. It’s on my to do list but have not gotten to it yet 😬
@@WhiteSpotPirates you have all the time in the world
Always time for a beer!
Niki you are awesome how you love adventure and you take on what every comes you way you are an inspiration for women everywhere you are a great role model for everyone .
Vinager or lemon juice to dissolve the salt that's stopping the parts moving.Simple but works
👍 yes, I added vinegar to the bath, u can see the bottle in one of the shots 🤓
@@WhiteSpotPirates So it doesn't work😆🤔🤷Lemon then
I like the videos and the story they tell. I have never been able though to understand the overuse of time lapse videography. Half the number of bolts at normal speed tell much more of a story than twice the number of bolts at double speed imho
Well, all depends on the groove of the video...I think it works both ways. The time lapse helps to show the length of the process a lot better in my opinion. It shows how many times u have to go forth and back and move things around etc. u cannot get the same effect if u just show single bolts. For me, for this project, the timelapse was the only way to show the lengthyness of the process which is why i did it.
U killed me every time you said"crocodilios"...😂😂😂👍 ...u should try "cocodrillos"(spanish)!
Persistence pays! Good job girl!
Oh Nike, I've waited so long to hear you say those magic words at the end of your video and then you go and trick me : )
Que envidia, me trasladas a sitios estupendos
.... laughing ... I was expecting electrical work, new batteries and such .... that definitely was a tear-down ... was it in that many pieces when you installed it ... one sees people doing winch maintenance, but you are the first that I've seen do wind-vane maintenance ... bet you will have caused a lot of people to stand and look at their vanes ... stopping in on Peter on your way home from the krankenhaus seems totally the thing to do .. smilin ... thx for sharing ... and as always Nike ... never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ...
🤣 got the electrical stuff today, so that would be highly unlikely to have it all installed and filmed and edited already 😇😎
@@WhiteSpotPirates ... laughing ... totaly .. but you know how I got there, the teaser on insta, then not thinking about it a lot ... sure super Nike can do that .. smilin .. well Ok, maybe not same day .... have an awesome week ....
Oh cursed you!!!! You just got me hooked on Uniform Motion. I bought an album and looking at other albums. Love the music. Shame they have retired. Keep the Blog going and I agree everything you touch breaks but you seem to fix anything. xx
Yeah they have some lovely music. Andy Richards does do some solo stuff now, as far as I know. He even wrote a song for Untie The Lines, for the Trailer of the Documentary that Patrice made.
ruclips.net/video/ooJd1M2w4R8/видео.html
This is the one. I thought it was greatly fitting.
You’re amazing!
Great video. So happy u r still smiling. Cheers n beers to you both from Australia 🇦🇺 i. 🍷🍷🍷🌹🌹
While watching the clip I had a notion that one day you will surprise us all by deciding something is too difficult for you, but then I realised that will never never ever happen. Good on you Nike. B.T.W. WD40 have a new product called Penetrant that works very well on a job like that. Also iodine is excellent for dissolving oxidization. As for crocs, its not the ones you can see that are such a problem, but more so the ones you cann't see.
Many many things are too difficult for me. But I usually find someone knowledgable or skilled that can help to get the job done ☺️
@@WhiteSpotPirates That's the way, but seriously Nike, most of what you show us that you do, is too difficult for the majority of people ( guys too ).
Great when a plan comes together .
That was very nice of the gentleman to contact you and help you and Karl out. I have been a subscriber for a few years and really enjoy your adventures on your boat . Hopefully your new part comes in soon . If you could sail it in snow and get 300 miles inland I would help you fix it. Here in upstate New York,we got 41 “ of snow in one day last month. It looks nice and warm at your latest location. Take care be safe .👍
Savour each win!
Crocodiles are proof that the lord made the world in six days and took off. Otherwise, they'd have brass zippers and a handle on their backs, and brass caps on each foot.
All the unfinished details!
Hello, been watching your channel for a little while and I enjoy the videos you produce. It was suggested to me to get a Wind pilot Pacific Light for my boat. When I am ready for it when I finish my refit. I was also looking at the Hydrovane system. After seeing your video I see that the wind pilot looks like a quality build. I like how it mounts on a small foot print on the stern. Also can you offset the windvane or does it have to be centered on the transom? Also will you show us a video on the rebuild of the Wind Pilot when you put it back together? Not sure about your lag time with posting vids. Anyway thanks for showing us the wind vane.
It has to be placed in the center of the boat!!!
@@klausmenzel9449 10-4 I was looking at the web site and it looked like it was only center. Thanks for the feed back.
clapping for your conquests -
maintenance always a priority.good luck
Hey Nike,
Cool video and wished I could have seen you do a unedited normal speed cold start video on your outboard motor in the video :)
Nice job!
Cheers from Juneau Alaska,
Greg Chaney
Excellent job, I have been following you, thought I lost you, didn’t know what was going on, please keep us updated. Your Friend Dave
nice Wind Pilot shake down 👍🙂
another wonderful video, stay safe young lady!
Funny and compelling watching. Thank you :)
Good Job 😉
I was thinking while watching your crocodile hunt that chances are the croc was thinking the same thing about you. The tuner becomes the hunted. Fortunately not :).
Ms. Nike, you are lovelier and more enjoyable each time I see you. Maria is always a delight w/ her beautiful smile. Might you consider another 'live' presentation again as you did a few months back? We all want the lock downs and pan-demonic pandemania to end, and to see you on your journey's next leg. Quarantinewhile, keep the faith. Any parts I can send from Miami, please let me know.
Veramente brava!!!!!!!!! From italy
happy new year!
Hey...I take things apart, my sons put things back together.
If you want a crew member iam from Sweden and I love to sail.and explore new stuff . Be safe out there
That blue stripped shirt looks like something a sailor would ware - very nice
What do you call a crocodile who starts argument's? An Instigator
😂
😂😂 good one Shaun.
It's always de last bolt. jijijijijijijiji
Girls please take extra care when croc spotting they are very very dangerous especially in a small dingy. Xx
Always nice to see you Nike
I wonder how many different "more about that" endings you have made 🙄
Fair winds,,, /),,,,,
u cool
Maria the crocodile sweet crocodile
Hey Nike, ich bin wirklich froh, dass es deinem Fuß wieder besser zu gehen scheint! Aber deine Pacific würd ich nicht auf Ebay Kleinanzeigen kaufen 😅
Alles Gute und Grüße an Maria!
😂 nix da, wenn die wieder zusammen gebaut ist läuft die wieder wie geschmiert. War 16 Jahre ohne Service, da darf man schonmal etwas schwergängig sein.
Hehe, jetzt fällt erst bei mir der Groschen, hab deinen Namen erst gar nicht gelesen ☺️.
Ja dem Fuß geht’s ganz okay. Aber jeden Morgen meckert er. Ich werd im Sommer wohl das Metall entfernen lassen. Mal gucken was Corona dann macht, vllt sieht man sich ja im Familieneck 😎
Do more videos Nike. And tell us what your plans are for 2021?
Working on the next one today 🤞🏼ahhh plans plans plans...written in sand at low tide 😂
@@WhiteSpotPirates ☺️
QUENCHING
I HAD A BIG "O" LIKE THAT ONCE TOO
I lost count which chapter of Endless Boat Maintenance are we on now?
Well, living on a boat comes with many job to tackle. ☺️
How did it work when frozen up like that. A little maintenance makes your life so much easier.
It did still turn, but not very well 🙈 which is why I decided to take it apart and service it 👍☺️
@@WhiteSpotPirates I bet that it will be even more responsive to doing its job now. As with all mechanical equipment, good maintenance is required in a marine environment. Keep up your program. Sail safe.
What about applying some grease to keep it lubed. Would it last longer?
Don't do it!
When working on stuff over the water it’s a good idea to throw a tool or important part in the drink when you start the job. King Neptune does demand his tribute after all😆
Kein Weihnachten in der Heide? Mit fließend Wasser?
😂 nope, dieses Jahr gab’s mal Weihnachten unter Palmen ☺️
Hahaha
3 week’s no shower, then the croc can smell you more easily :-D
Nice job on the wind vane.
Are you planning to go across the Pacific ?
💙
Plain stupid but lovable
Why is it we can never try that last bolt first?!? 🤪
😂👍😂
I think you are getting a cheap deal from the Windpilot. A hot bath for how many years of faithful service? ;-)
Is Maria back, or is this just from the past? I thought she was off to do other things a little while ago.
This was filmed in October. It always states the month when it was filmed in the beginning. Video are not real time...there is always a delay of a couple of months. U probably read that she is off to work on Facebook or Insta which are posts about what’s happening right now.
@@WhiteSpotPirates Ahhh yes I see that now. That's what I get for not reading the whole intro! Be well Nike, best wishes for this new year.
@@edb5154 no worries, I think most people miss it ☺️
i was thinking to myself, does that wind vane know whom it is messing with? the outcome was never in doubt.
😂😂😂 it did give in in the end 😛
In the old west family members use the same bath water. Cremandor lady specific would gladly share her bath with you. |:^)
Not just the old west, us hippies would do it too! Coins were flipped for firsties, of course.
Also going to want to coat those sliding moving parts in a heavy grease so the salt water doesn't seize it up again.
more you put grease, more the salt and the sand/dust stock inside, just use some verry few silicone to avoid rust :)
@@pierrejaraud4766 yes exactly, ur not supposed to lube it exactly for that reason 👍
far too many ads